Retirees

Local 79 appreciates the tremendous sacrifices and contributions of its retired members. The Local 79 Retiree Council, formed in 1996, honors the work of the retirees, helps them stay connected to other retirees and active members, and advocates for better retiree benefits. The Council is comprised of retired and active members elected on a yearly basis. The Council’sTheir responsibilities include:

Maintaining ties to the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA)

Recommending social and recreational activities

Keeping retirees informed of union programs and policies

Enlisting support of retirees for political objectives

Advocating special needs and problems to the Local

Forming committees of special interest

Special Events

Retirees are invited, with a spouse or companion, to come to many special events throughout the year. There is never any cost involved. Dates and details of upcoming events can be found on the events page of the website.

Newsletter

Local 79 also produces a quarterly newsletter, sent to every active retiree’s home, which includes information about current union activities and issues of interest to the membership. If you wish to read the newsletter online, it is available by clicking on “Get Latest Issue” on the right side of this page.